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3 Tips to a Successful High-End Restaurant Construction Project

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Recently, Englewood completed the 23,000-square-foot Harry Carays 7th Inning Stretch and Chicago Sports Museum at Chicagos famed Water Tower Place. Commercial general contractors are finding plenty of opportunities in the office, apartment and hotel construction markets right now. Design savings. Time is money.

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Commercial Construction Strategies: Flagship Stores to Footprint Expansion

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In fact, after helping American Girl relocate their flagship stores in Chicago and New York City, we just completed our third relocation project in Los Angeles. Bringing the general contractor in as early as possible and negotiating with them to manage these challenges for you will ensure a smooth and successful project.

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Restaurant Construction Franchise on the Rise – Where do you start?

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In fact, Crain’s Chicago Business just reported that Moe’s Southwest Grill has sold restaurant franchise agreements to open 10 new units in the Chicago market. Tying back to my first point, franchise operators should not expect a lot of support from the corporate office during construction. No hand holding involved.

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Are You Lining Your Commercial General Contractor’s Pockets?

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Sure, I know there will always be commercial developers who competitively bid all their projects, but from a commercial construction cost and timeline perspective, it pays to negotiate with a designated general contractor versus requesting multiple bids on a construction project. Reviewing bids can take weeks while negotiating takes days.

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Business Report: Illinois Leaders Form Non-Profit to Spur Job Creation

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The ILBEDC will not replace the Illinois Department of Commerce, which will maintain key functions, including federal program administration and final authority and oversight of all state grants and incentives negotiated by the ILBEDC. The ILBEDC is a private organization seeking 501(c)(3) status. PIZZA MAKER PLANS WHEELING PLANT.

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Englewood Commercial Construction News: Two of the Best Words in Business…We’re Hiring

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As commercial construction news reports say business continues to pick up, we are happy to see some new faces around the office at Englewood Construction. We continued to harbor our relationships even though many commercial construction budgets were tabled and as a result, we are receiving an increase in negotiated bids.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Points of Entry for Cash-Rich Cargo

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CHICAGO EXEC ANCHORS WHEELING. The Village of Wheeling’s manufacturing base is anchored around its general aviation airport, Chicago Executive Airport, the third busiest in Chicagoland. Chicago Executive Airport serves as a hub for business and industry and as a logical magnet drawing businesses to the area. Atlantic Aviation.